royal blue

noun

1. a deep blue, often with a faint reddish tinge.

royal blue

noun

1. 1. a deep blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a royal-blue carpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of royal blue¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

In our wedding photos, Keegan looks his handsome self in his royal blue suit.

From Washington Blade

The white uni features a wide, royal blue stripe down the side of the jersey.

From The Daily Beast

Her new jeweled royal blue dress may be the thing of fashion royalty, but it was not well received by onlookers.

From The Daily Beast

Hottest bet of the day was the colour of her hat - royal blue, of course.

From The Daily Beast

Mollie King was photographed wearing 'Royal Blue' yesterday, and the Daily Mail is making inferences....

From The Daily Beast

The Duchess chose a 19th century inspired royal blue shoe, created by Becka Hunt.

From The Daily Beast

Conservatively dressed—matching coat and trousers of orange nylon tweed—royal blue half-brim bowler—carrying a blue brief case.

From Project Gutenberg

The shopkeeper described the automobile as a royal-blue limousine of twenty-four horse-power made by the firm of Peugeon & Co.

From Project Gutenberg

The long white lines of the three French armies, varied with royal blue, encircled them on three sides.

From Project Gutenberg

She wore a suitable and becoming costume of royal blue, and was a beautiful and pleasant looking girl!

From Project Gutenberg

Presently Ethel came back in her best hat and a lovly velvit coat of royal blue.

From Project Gutenberg